RealNooshieJul 9, 2023

Is having an Android really a deal-breaker for some people?

https://lemmy.world/post/1277185

Is having an Android really a deal-breaker for some people? - Lemmy.world

I asked if people chose iPhone for the blue bubbles elsewhere a couple days ago, and while there was some good discourse on that post, the blue bubbles definitely also came up as a reason. In my experience, when people find out my texts are green, they oftentimes would rather switch to a different platform altogether like Instagram or just not text at all. Is this actually a deal-breaker in friendships out there?

Show threadkaduJul 9, 2023

In some social circles, yes. Teenagers tend to cling into anything that could potentially be interpreted as a social status symbol or group identity - in the US, for some bizarre reason, people still use the default messaging app and SMS so iMessage and it’s “green vs blue bubble” design immediately fills this space. This can also show up in very shallow dating scenes, like someone using Tinder and just looking for a random hook up with a nice dinner beforehand - they could see the iPhone as a sign of wealth and available money to spend.

But for most adults, living normal lives… I don’t think so. At least, never have been an issue with any of my friends, family members, academic peers, coworkers…

Show threadNewNewAccountJul 9, 2023

in the US, for some bizarre reason

Is it really that bizarre to use the default messaging app that uses the most widespread protocol(s)?

Show threadkaduJul 9, 2023

Yes? SMS is ancient, limited, and Apple’s added proprietary layer on top of it isn’t interoperable so “most widespread protocol” doesn’t even make sense.

There’s a reason Asia, Europe and South America aren’t using SMS in 2023.

And you know, it’s a smsrtphone, installing apps is kinda the whole point.

Show threadgdbjr
Apple didn’t add anything on top of SMS. iMessage users data and has all the ‘cool’ features. If it cant reach someone via iMessage it falls back to plain old SMS.
Jul 10, 2023 at 12:06amWeb
Show threadkaduJul 10, 2023
Yes. It falls back to the protocol that doesn’t have any of the last 20 years worth of added features. How amazing.